Trunkfish are some of the most charming fish on the reef. They are members of the boxfish family and are nearly triangular in cross-section, with a broad, flat base. They swim rather slowly, and are often unconcerned when divers are near by.
Spotted trunkfish (bottom photo) are occasionally seen on the reef. They mostly seem to be hiding in protected areas of the reef. The grow up to 6 to 12 inches in length.
Smooth trunkfish are more common (top 3 photos), and are often out in the open. Occasionally, we find the early juvenile stage. It looks like a polka-dot pea. The smallest that I found this year was about the size of a golf ball. As adults, they range from about 6 to 10 inches in length.
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